Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2009;15(4):240-241

doi:10.3760/cma.j.issn.1671-0290.2009.04.009

Isomeric M flap for facial rhombus defect

Hongtai HU ; Dong HAN ; Hao JIANG

Keywords

Face; Rhombus defect; Isomeric "M" flap

Country

China

Language

Chinese

Abstract

Objective To explore the possibility of repairing face rhombus defect after resection of pathological tissues on the special regions. Methods After rhombus resection of a pathological tissues on the special regions of the face, using four triangular flaps at the any sides of the defect to stagger suturing each other and to constitute peculiar "M" flap repairing defect in 26 patients (12 males and 14 females). Results The flaps were all survived. No straight line scars were seen at the repairing regions and no scars contraction for the face contour was occurred. Conclusion This is a simple and effective operation procedure that can be used for rhombus defect of the special regions of the face.